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Saitobaru Kofun Cluster
Saitobaru Kofun Cluster Photo: Saigen Jiro CC0 Wikimedia Commons

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Saito, Miyazaki Prefecture · Special Historic Site

Saitobaru Kofun Cluster

Saitobaru Kofun Cluster (Japanese: 西都原古墳群) is a group of three hundred thirty three kofuns or tumuli in Saito city, Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan. This is one of the largest kofun groups in Japan, and the largest group in Kyushu situated on a 70-meter hill composed of diluvium.

From the Wikipedia article “Saitobaru Kofun Cluster” (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Location

Red: Saitobaru Kofun Cluster. Black: nearby places.

Basic facts

LocationSaito, Miyazaki Prefecture
Nearest stationHyūga-Shintomi Station, 11.7 km (straight line)
TypeSpecial Historic Site, Historic Site
MoreOfficial site Wikipedia 49 more photos (Commons)

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FAQ

What is the nearest station to Saitobaru Kofun Cluster?
Hyūga-Shintomi Station. It is 11.7 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
Is Saitobaru Kofun Cluster a designated cultural property?
Yes: Special Historic Site, Historic Site.

Nearby

Saitobaru Archaeological Museum of Miyazaki Prefecture
Saitobaru Archaeological Museum of Miyazaki Prefecture
1.1 km away · Saito
Hyūga Kokufu
Hyūga Kokufu
1.1 km away · Saito
Matsumotozuka Kofun
Matsumotozuka Kofun
2.2 km away · Saito
Chibatake Kofun
Chibatake Kofun
2.7 km away · Saito
Chausubaru Kofun Cluster
Chausubaru Kofun Cluster
3.6 km away · Saito
Nyūtabaru Kofun Cluster
Nyūtabaru Kofun Cluster
4.0 km away · Shintomi

Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Saitobaru Archaeological Museum of Miyazaki Prefecture: STA3816 (CC BY-SA 3.0), Hyūga Kokufu: Saigen Jiro (CC0), Matsumotozuka Kofun: MChew (CC BY-SA 4.0), Chibatake Kofun: Saigen Jiro (CC0), Chausubaru Kofun Cluster: MChew (CC BY-SA 4.0), Nyūtabaru Kofun Cluster: Unknown authorUnknown author (CC BY 4.0)